Badri Pillapakkam

Supporting mission-driven entrepreneurs build large-scale tech businesses for India @ Omidyar Network India

[Badri Pillapakkam @pbbadri]

@vivekanandahr But 2020 will also be the year that you show the world how to Bounce back! All the best @vivekanandahr!! Still many ‘miles’ to go...

[Badri Pillapakkam @pbbadri]

Amazing story with lots of life lessons for founders:
- Have faith in your own abilities, don’t quit just yet
- Find a partner you can absolutely trust to have your back (go Max!)
- Shadow a friend/ partner to learn from the experience, become self aware https://t.co/ycjvUgkz99

[Badri Pillapakkam @pbbadri]

I believe the ageless looks and charming smiles made the judges change the category name to Comeback ‘Kids’ :-) Many congratulations @vedantu_learn @radical_vamsi

[Vamsi Krishna @vamsi_edu]

Our message to kids we teach has been to believe in themselves, be persistent and you will achieve your dreams. This award is a testimony to that and dedicated to all startups. Believe in your vision, esp when things are dark. Comebacks are a consequence
https://t.co/7zKwM5kBaM

[Badri Pillapakkam @pbbadri]

There are few VCs in the still early Indian ecosystem who youngsters (should) aspire to be like — and this man is one of them. Haven’t had the privilege of co-investing with him yet, but hope to fix that soon. Thoroughly deserved award!

@gvravishankar

[Peak XV Partners @peakxvpartners]

“The award, especially this year, is a celebration of fortitude, passion, innovation and the power of resilience. This recognition is special, not just for me but the entire Sequoia India team."

Congratulations @gvravishankar 🥳!

#ETStartupAwards

https://t.co/M5D1HJmt4w

[Badri Pillapakkam @pbbadri]

Indian startup ecosystem needs a non-zero # of startups like Zerodha to thrive. Great idea, terrific entrepreneurs, incredible execution focus, and sound business model that is highly capital efficient and profitable. #respect #impactatscale @Nithin0dha

[Nithin Kamath @Nithin0dha]

So, we just won the ET startup of the year award. This is like the Oscars for new businesses. This proves that it is not a must to have lots of money or pedigree education to do well in business. Thanks to everyone - our customers, SEBI, Exchanges for making our growth possible.

[Badri Pillapakkam @pbbadri]

@rutvik @IITKgp Congratulations, @rutvik @MadhuYalamarthi !!! Two ‘young’ VCs with great potential. Thoroughly deserved.

[Badri Pillapakkam @pbbadri]

@banglani You should call it the plain ‘Vanilla’ test, and use it as a way to put the GenXers ‘Under Pressure’ @banglani :-)

[Badri Pillapakkam @pbbadri]

@samidhas @miten @on_india @vedantu_learn @DoubtnutApp @whitehatjunior @SiddharthTKMA @BiswarupG_ET @AditiS90 @ETtech Yes, @samidhas, your insight on $100mm+ exits is a good one, but:
- For big funds, the large exits return the fund singly, and hence the focus. True globally.
- Let’s not forget that a VC-backed decacorn acquired Whitehat. We need more of the former to make the latter happen.

[Badri Pillapakkam @pbbadri]

@RTinkslinger @pratikpoddar Ha ha...Thank you, @RTinkslinger. We tried to get some data on this, changing the filter to $250mm+ exits, and it’s definitely right up there within the Indian context. Sets the bar really high and makes us humbled and honoured to have partnered with @realkaranbajaj.

[Badri Pillapakkam @pbbadri]

@jigishs @sarveshk88 @realkaranbajaj @whitehatjunior @on_india @SiddharthTKMA @aditya_VCap @amyklement Thank you, @jigishs 🙏

[Badri Pillapakkam @pbbadri]

@ujwal11us @miten @on_india @vedantu_learn @DoubtnutApp @whitehatjunior @SiddharthTKMA Thank you, @ujwal11us 🙏

[Badri Pillapakkam @pbbadri]

@siddarthpaim @miten @on_india @vedantu_learn @DoubtnutApp @whitehatjunior @SiddharthTKMA Thank you, @siddarthpaim!

[Badri Pillapakkam @pbbadri]

@anandlunia @miten @on_india @vedantu_learn @DoubtnutApp @whitehatjunior @SiddharthTKMA Thanks, Anand. Yes, we believe the time for FinTech/ FS will come (back) and we have some great entrepreneurs/ companies there too. All inspired by some (top quartile) funds we began our journey in India with as LPs. 😉

[Badri Pillapakkam @pbbadri]

@rutvik @miten @on_india @vedantu_learn @DoubtnutApp @whitehatjunior @SiddharthTKMA Thanks a ton, @miten & @rutvik! I would add Aspiring Minds to the list :-) EdTech run has been incredible in the last few years, all credit to the fantastic @ndalmia @sarveshk88 and @SiddharthTKMA. (Little secret: We almost canned Ed as a separate vertical not too long ago!)

[Badri Pillapakkam @pbbadri]

Whey to go! Super excited by what’s in ‘store’. @sameermahesh @Healthkart

[Sameer Maheshwari @sameermahesh]

Superexcited to launch MB Bioenzyme Whey - protein optimized for Indian bodies, which have been used to carb rich diets. India first product which has come about after 2+ year of cutting edge research by our R&D! https://t.co/MMHafWepR9

[Badri Pillapakkam @pbbadri]

@vedantu_learn @radical_vamsi - Incredible validation of the vision and model. Great to see our dear friends @ Westbridge @ChadhaSumir on board and TigerGlobal re-up in a big way. Perfect raise amount for a tutoring platform - you now have the answer to life, universe... :-D

[TechCrunch @TechCrunch]

India’s Vedantu raises $42M to expand its live and interactive online tutoring platform https://t.co/XXwA6sy1kw by @refsrc

[Badri Pillapakkam @pbbadri]

Interesting. They clearly didn’t realise that “becoming and entrepreneur” and “retiring early” are mutually exclusive :-)

[Badri Pillapakkam @pbbadri]

Transforming personal transportation, one bounce(r) at a time. Big fan of @vivekanandahr @bounceshare. I remember the first time @SiddharthTKMA and @aditya_VCap brought Vivek into present and being blown away by the intelligent answers he gave to every (skeptical) question. 🙏

[Aditya Misra @aditya_VCap]

Huge market ✔️Massive Need✔️Super team ✔️ Rapid Growth ✔️ Proud to be early backers of this rocket ship! 🛵🛵🛵 @vivekanandahr @bounceshare @SiddharthTKMA @on_india https://t.co/QiC7V8HBEd

[Badri Pillapakkam @pbbadri]

Typically thoughtful and graceful of you, @MikeKubzansky. Thank you!

Helping to Create a Meaningful Life for Every Indian by @OmidyarNetwork https://t.co/I9kmuViKmN

[Badri Pillapakkam @pbbadri]

Great @1mgOfficial annual meeting. Continues to double top line every 6-9 months despite scale, with margin improvement by % points every Q. Eagerly awaiting enhanced patient-centricity and exciting growth plans for FY 2019-20. Keep marching! @tandon_prashant @agarwal_gaurav